Wide-Ranging Order Sets Guidance on Agency Use of AI
An executive order sets a series of requirements for federal agencies on use of artificial intelligence, saying that while AI …More
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GAO Calls for Standards on Measuring Use of Workspace
The GAO has recommended setting government-wide benchmarks on usage of federal office space, saying that agencies differ widely in such …More
Complex Passwords Not Enough to Assure Cybersecurity, CIO.gov Says
The traditional emphasis on having complex passwords for securing online information is not adequate because “human psychology can be exploited …More
Guidance Issued on ‘Buy America’ Requirements for Financial Assistance Programs
OMB has issued guidance to agencies on applying ‘Buy America’ preferences in financial assistance programs for infrastructure, including the circumstances …More
Committee Advances Bill on Customer Service, Other Management Issues
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved S-2866, to require agencies to develop a written comprehensive strategy …More
Performance.gov: More Movement of Contracting Officers between DoD, Other Agencies Now Possible
Changes to certification requirements of contracting officers will allow for more movement between DoD and other agencies, says a post …More
OMB Reminds Agencies of Small Disadvantaged Business Contracting Goals
OMB has reminded agencies that the administration’s goal for the percentage of contracting spending awarded to firms considered to be …More
Unions Ask Senate to Reject Bill Restoring Special VA Disciplinary Powers
A coalition of federal employee unions has asked the Senate to reject a bill that would restore and in some …More
House Panel again Raises Issues of Agency Responsiveness to Capitol Hill Oversight
The issue of how responsive agencies are being to requests from Congress has arisen again, this time between the House …More
1973 Records Center Fire Still Complicating VA Processing of Veterans Claims, IG Says
The VA “generally” is able to salvage or reconstruct veterans’ records that were damaged or destroyed in a 1973 fire, …More
Opinion | Commentary
The Postal Service’s Inspector General Needs a Big Funding Boost
With the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) going through a period of unprecedented, historic operational change while also facing skyrocketing crime …More
Bill on Consent Decrees, Legacy IT, Guidance Readied for Voting
The Congressional Budget Office has issued cost estimates on several bills recently advanced out of the House and Senate committees …More
Too Early to Judge New DoD Approach to Business Operations Reforms, Says GAO
It is too early to determine the effectiveness of a new approach DoD is putting in place for reforming its …More
Changes Proposed to Policies on Locations of Federal Workplaces
The GSA has proposed changes to policies in the Federal Management Regulation regarding where federal workplaces are to be located …More
Audit Finds No Charges Filed So Far under New Sexual Conduct Law for Federal Law Officers
An audit has found that no charges were filed in fiscal 2023 under a 2022 law on sexual misconduct by …More
Agencies Still Need to Act against Fraud in Pandemic Aid, Says GAO
Federal agencies “did not strategically manage fraud risks and were not adequately prepared to prevent fraud” in pandemic relief programs, …More
OPM Sets Series of HR Training Sessions
The OPM has set a series of in-person and online training courses for agency employees who participate in human resources …More
Another Report Cites Challenges for Immigration Judge Staffing
The Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review has succeeded in increasing the number of immigration judges from 338 in …More
Bipartisan Bill on Agency Customer Service Offered in Senate
A bipartisan bill on improving customer service has been offered in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with …More
Pandemic Spending Strained Federal Contracts, Grants Staffs, Says Audit
Spending boosts for pandemic relief strained agency workforces overseeing contracts and grants, and particularly those working on grants, says the …More
Reminder on Leave Policies for Elections
With off-year elections coming up in many places, both managers and employees should note that OPM last year revised some …More
White House Pressed on Controls over Agency Use of AI
A group of 16 Democratic House and Senate members has pressed the White House to incorporate strong controls over use …More
OPM Touts Hiring Surge under Infrastructure Law
The seven federal agencies with the most added responsibilities under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have exceeded their goals of …More
GSA Eyes New Green Tech to Test in Federal Buildings
The GSA has issued a request for information on possible new green technologies that could be used in federal buildings, …More
Revisions to FLRA Negotiability Appeals Take Effect
Previously announced revisions to rules for deciding on the negotiability of labor-management contract proposals have now taken effect, the FLRA …More
Guidance Issued on Accounting for Competition in Regulations
OMB has issued guidance to agencies on developing and analyzing regulations with competition goals in mind. The guidance reflects an …More
Agency Compliance with 1990 Law on Native Artifacts Still Incomplete, GAO Says
Much still remains for federal agencies to do to comply with a 1990 requiring them to review Native American human …More
IG Points to Shortcomings in Postal Customer Experience Survey
Low response rates and confusingly worded questions have “limited the usefulness” of a main Postal Services survey of customer experiences, …More
Tight Budgets Hampering FLRA Operations, Report Says
The FLRA “has been struggling with limited budget resources for many years,” hampering its ability to resolve disputes between federal …More
Portal Created for New Public Reporting Requirement for Agencies
Federal agencies can now set up accounts under a new requirement to publicly post reports they produce under orders from …More
